By Julian Osamoto
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 31st anniversary on the throne.
Professor Sulaiman, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, describes the Emir’s reign as a period of peace, prosperity and development in the ancient city.
He said Sulu-Gambari’s ascension to the throne on November 11, 1995, as the 11th Emir of Ilorin, had marked a significant chapter in the history of the emirate.
The NILDS Director-General attributed the city’s growth to developments across various sectors, including education, infrastructure and commerce, as well as the increasing number of indigenes attaining prominent positions in public service and other professions.
He also cited the expansion of educational institutions, growth in small-scale businesses and improvements in infrastructure as notable developments recorded during the Emir’s reign.
Professor Sulaiman, a former Minister of National Planning, said the Emir’s credentials and leadership as a first-class traditional ruler had enhanced Ilorin’s standing among major cities in northern Nigeria.
He prayed for the Emir’s continued good health, wisdom, protection and long life, describing him as a God-fearing royal father and one of Nigeria’s foremost traditional rulers.
